Raised along the coast of small-town New Brunswick, Andrea Cormier is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Halifax. In 2020, she released her first solo album, Creatures of Illusion, followed by a bilingual self-titled EP in 2024. With influences like Mazzy Star, Weyes Blood, and Beach House, her music weaves together ethereal dream pop and folk. Her songs move the way fog does — slowly, completely, until you’re not quite sure where you are anymore. Lyrically, she draws from the particular kind of longing that coastal small-town life leaves in a person: the vastness of the ocean, the quiet of a place you’ve outgrown, the beauty that lingers long after you’ve left. Singing in both English and French, Andrea crafts a sound that feels at once deeply rooted and gently unmoored.
Name:
Andrea Cormier
Genre:
Folk/Dream-pop/Dream-folk?
Founded:
2018
# of Albums:
2
Latest Album:
Andrea Cormier (self-titled EP)
Latest Single:
Auspice
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
The Beatles
Favourite musician now:
Too many to choose from! Still always coming back to The Beatles.
Guilty pleasure song:
Wicked Game, Chris Isaak
Live show ritual:
I need a really good night’s sleep before a show! Then a full day of prep – yoga in the morning, practice set one last time, long walk outside or meditation, eat something healthy with lots of protein, vocal exercises/breathing exercises before show. No alcohol, sugary/carbonated drinks until after the show, just water!
Favourite local musician:
Beauts
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Early bird
Road or studio?
Studio
Any shows or albums coming up?
Halifax Jazz Fest on July 12th in the Hydrostone Park.
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Lately, I’ve been really into Banh Mi A&B.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Agricola! Lots of nice shops, cafes, bars, vintage shopping. Full of life and colourful flowers.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Commons/Citadel Hill. Best spot to watch the sunset.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
The Sanctuary Arts Centre in Dartmouth.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Obsolete Records.
